Events: Long Beach Crawfish Festival ready to fire up

Call them crawfish, crayfish, crawdads, mudbugs or just supper — the tiny freshwater crustaceans will be served up by the bucketful at the Long Beach Crawfish Festival. In addition to Louisiana-style feasting, the festival offers Cajun and zydeco music, dancing, beach bars and a children's area. Rainbow Lagoon, 400-403 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach. Noon-11 p.m. Sat. Noon-10 p.m. Sun. $13-$30 in advance, $15-$40 at the gate. (562) 495-5959. http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com.